GCO Settles with Athens-Clarke County on Parks Ban
Athens-Clarke County has followed through on its promise to repeal its ordinances regulating firearms in establishments that sell alcohol and its emergency gun store powers.
Man Brutally Beaten with Crowbar Near Athens Park
While Athens Clarke County consolidated government fights in court to maintain its ban on peaceable citizens possessing firearms in its parks, a man walking to his car near Bishop park was attacked by four men using a crowbar.
GCO Amends Complaint Against Athens-Clarke County
GCO has filed an amendment to its complaint against Athens-Clarke County and its ban on carrying in parks. The amended complaint adds additional claims, including civil rights violations. The amended complaint may be viewed here.
Two Letters to the Editor in Athens
OnlineAthens.com wrote: James Garland: Defending gun lawsuit will waste tax dollars Story updated at 6:07 PM on Thursday, December 13, 2007 I certainly hope my tax dollars will not go toward defending the Athens-Clarke County government’s prohibition of the otherwise legal practice of carrying firearms in local parks. As a legal matter, the pre-emption statute…
GCO in Press Over Lifting Gun Bans
Since GCO’s victory in the Georgia Court of Appeals, it has been difficult keeping up with posting the news articles. Here are several from the last few days. Court of Appeals Rejects County’s Firearms Ordinance?Fayette Citizen, December 6, 2007 Coweta Ruling Bodes Ill for Ban on Guns in Parks Athens Banner Herald, December 7, 2007…
Athens-Clarke County Agrees to Repeal Emergency Powers
In order to settle a GCO lawsuit against Athens-Clarke County, the county has agreed to repeal an ordinance giving the city power to close gun stores in an emergency and prohibiting firearms in establishments that are licensed to sell alcohol.